AGOA
24 Oct
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Prosper Africa, an American government Presidential-level national security initiative, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria and key Nigerian government institutions
24 Oct
The Nigerian government has called for an extension of the United State’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beyond its 2025 deadline. Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, made the call yesterday while speaking during the AGOA
23 Oct
On October 21 and 22, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Prosper Africa, a U.S. government Presidential-level national security initiative, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria and key Nigerian government institutions, hosted the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) workshop to empower Nigerian businesses to benefit from U.S. market opportunities.
23 Oct
Stakeholders have said manufacturers and exporters of locally-made goods to the United States must follow laid down procedures and rules, shun underhanded practices and seek guidance from experienced experts to stem rejection of goods
28 Aug
The move by the Federal Government to revive the moribund textile and cotton industry in Nigeria is ordinarily a step in the right direction, especially now that Nigerians need jobs.
1 Aug
Trade officials from the United States have called for increased trade between the United States and Africa, saying that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), is a key part of the strategy to unlock improved trading opportunities. They also called for increased capacity of African companies to have goods and services traded so that…
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The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has promised a level playing field for all candidates in the process of selecting a new Vice Chancellor (VC). The council chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma'ila Kaita (rtd) made this promise in a statement on Thursday. Kaita said the council will maintain its unwavering…
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Bangladesh on Thursday ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged "foreign" backers, the inquiry chief said.
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Rema, Tiwa Savage, Ayomaff, Darkoo, and other stars brought their flair to the Flytime Fest 2024 grand finale on December 25, 2024, as Ayra Starr closed the show with captivating performance that left fans in awe. The four-day music festival in Lagos, marking the 20th anniversary of Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, showcased the best of the…
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Sporting Lisbon sacked coach Joao Pereira just over a month after he replaced Ruben Amorim at the helm, with Rui Borges appointed boss on Thursday.
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Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, on Wednesday said she has no regrets over some actions she took during her controversial tenure, adding that she did her utmost to fulfill her responsibilities. Ohanenye, who held the position from August 2023 until President Bola Tinubu fired her on October 23, reflected on her tenure in…
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Two days after the announcement of the election result in Mozambique, the situation in the south-eastern African country is escalating. At least 121 people have died in protests since Monday, the civil society organization Plataforma Decide said late on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the organization had reported 56 dead and 380 injured. The capital…
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The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna was a beehive of activities on Wednesday as John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, performed for wounded soldiers and their families. The performance by the veteran gala singer was in commemoration of the Christmas celebration and organized by Tribute to Our Troops Foundation in collaboration…
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A Palestinian TV channel affiliated with a militant group said five of its journalists were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike on their vehicle in Gaza, with Israel's military saying it had targeted a "terrorist cell".